He tried the handle and found the door locked.
"Are you there, Philippa ?" he asked.
"Yes!" she replied coldly.
"I am going to London this morning.

Can I have a few words with you first ?" "No!" Sir Henry was a little taken aback.
"Don't be silly, Philippa," he persisted.

"I may be away for four or five days." There was no answer.

Sir Henry suddenly remembered another entrance from a newly added bathroom.

He availed himself of it and found Philippa seated in an easy-chair, calmly progressing with her breakfast.